It hasn’t been the best start to the new NRL season for the Wests Tigers, as they sit bottom of the rugby standings after ten rounds of matches. However, they could move off the bottom this weekend if they are able to claim a home victory over the North Queensland Cowboys.
The visitors will also be looking for an important win, as they sit 13th. You can find the latest West Tigers vs Cowboys betting odds and our rugby league predictions below.
Wests Tigers vs. North Queensland Cowboys Information
Wests Tigers vs North Queensland Cowboys
Location of the Game: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney, Australia
Date and Time: Saturday, May 20. 3:30 AM ET
How to Watch: NRL Player
Wests Tigers vs. North Queensland Cowboys Recent Scores
This will be the 43rd showdown between the Wests Tigers and Cowboys since 1998. The head-to-head record between the sides is tight, with the Wests Tigers holding a slender advantage, having won on 23 occasions.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys have picked up 19 wins. But, the visitors could be short in the rugby odds after winning their previous two against the Wests Tigers. Their most recent win was a narrow 27-26 success in July 2022.
Wests Tigers vs. North Queensland Cowboys Betting Analysis
Wests Tigers Facts To Know
It has been an extremely disappointing start to the season for the Wests Tigers, and they already appear to be huge outsiders to finish in a playoff spot this term. At present, they sit bottom of the standings after winning just two of their opening ten matches. They also boast the second-worst points difference in the NRL standings.
But, there have been reasons for optimism in recent weeks after back-to-back victories. They also held their own for a long time last weekend before being outclassed in the closing stages by South Sydney. Their biggest issues are in the attacking areas, as they have scored just 136 points in the competition this season.
North Queensland Cowboys Facts To Know
Things haven’t gone much better for the Cowboys over the early months of the season, as they also sit out of playoff contention at this stage. They have won five of their eleven matches, but they have suffered six defeats. At present, they sit 13th in the standings.
But they do come into this showdown in excellent recent form after winning each of their last two and three of their previous four.
The return to form of Chad Townsend and Tom Dearden is a big factor in their recent revival, and this weekend, they could land three straight victories for the first time this season.
However, they will need to overcome a poor record at Leichhardt Oval, as they have landed just a single win from their previous nine visits to the stadium. But, they will be firm favorites to avenge that record in the Wests Tigers vs Cowboys betting odds.
Updates
Tim Sheens is unlikely to make any changes this weekend, with Brent Naden the only key absence through suspension. Meanwhile, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown will be missing for the Cowboys this weekend.
Wests Tigers vs. North Queensland Cowboys Betting Preview
Moneyline:
- Wests Tigers: +125
- North Queensland Cowboys: -154
Spread:
- Wests Tigers (+3.5): -110
- North Queensland Cowboys (-3.5): -110
Over/Under Totals
- Total Points: Over 42.5 (-104) Under 42.5 (-118)
Wests Tigers vs. North Queensland Cowboys Betting Prediction
Both of these teams will be looking to improve on impressive showings in recent weeks, but it could be hard to disagree with the Wests Tigers vs Cowboys betting odds.
The traveling side has returned to form in excellent fashion following the returns of key players, and we expect them to maintain their winning sequence with a spread-covering success this weekend.
- Wests Tigers vs Cowboys Betting Pick: North Queensland Cowboys (-3.5) -110
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